Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Pilani | Dubai | Goa | Hyderabad

FINITE ELEMENT METHODS: Simulation Lab

COURSE HANDOUT

Contents
1. Scope of the lab ......................................................................................................................... 2
2. Objectives of Lab ....................................................................................................................... 2
3. Learning Outcome of the lab..................................................................................................... 2
4. List of simulation experiments: Software Tool used: Abaqus ................................................. 2
5. Evaluation Scheme .................................................................................................................... 2
 Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Pilani | Dubai | Goa | Hyderabad

1. Scope of the lab

Finite element method lab deals with the various numerical analysis and open up the
advanced analysis capability to check the components structurally, to validate the design
and optimize the component.

2. Objectives of Lab
To analyse various components to evaluate the structural and thermal properties and to
enable the problem solving capability.

3. Learning Outcome of the lab

 How to model the geometry and assigning the material
 How to Assign constraints
 How to Assign real loading conditions
 How to interpret the simulation results
 Validating numerical results with analytical solution

4. List of simulation experiments: Software Tool used: Abaqus

Tutorial Tutorial Name Tutorial Quiz Marks Assignment
Number Marks Marks
1. 1D Beam Analysis
2. Plain Stress Analysis - 2D Bracket
3. Stress analysis – 3D component
4. Heat Transfer Analysis
4 4 12
5. Couple field analysis
6. Buckling Analysis
7. Modal analysis
8. Steady state dynamic analysis

5. Evaluation Scheme

Evaluation Name Type Weight Duration

Component

EC - 1 Tutorial + Quiz (8) Online 8% 2 hrs

EC - 2 Lab Examination (12) Online 12% 2 hrs

Note: After completion of every practice tutorial problem, take a snapshot of the result and
make a report. After completion of all eight tutorials the report is to upload in elearn portal.
Quiz questions will be based on the practice tutorial problems and results.